2015 Governor's Industrial Safety and Health Conference
 
October 7, 2015
8:00 am - 10:00 amOpening Ceremony / Keynote Address
10:15 am - 12:00 pmThe 2015 WA Opioid Guideline - A Path to Reversing the Opioid Epidemic and COHE - Working Together to Keep People Working: How L&I is Partnering with Medical Providers to Prevent Disability from Workplace Injuries [More Info]
Dr. Gary Franklin MD, MPH, WA Dept. of Labor & Industries
Dr. Robert Mootz DC, WA Dept. of Labor & Industries
Morgan Wear MPA, WA Dept. of Labor & Industries
10:30 am - 12:00 pmFocus on the FACTS [More Info]
Anne Soiza, Assistant Director, Division of Occupational Safety & Health, WA Dept. of Labor & Industries
10:30 am - 12:00 pmUnderstanding Potential Chemical Hazards to Better Prepare Before Accidents or Natural Disasters Occur [More Info]
Diane Heminway, United Steel Workers
10:30 am - 12:00 pmPersonalizing Process Safety Management [More Info]
Stephanie Arnold, US Oil & Refining Company
10:30 am - 12:00 pmScaffold User [More Info]
Vaughn Pugh, Integrity Safety
10:30 am - 12:00 pmHow does Safety & Health Discrimination effect your business? [More Info]
Anne Springer, DOSH Discrimination Program Supervisor, WA Dept. of Labor & Industries
10:30 am - 12:00 pmGenerational Shift: Myths and Realities of the Multigenerational Workforce and Safety Culture [More Info]
Joe Estey, Advanced Technologies and Laboratories Int'l
10:30 am - 12:00 pmMission: End Complacency [More Info]
Russ Youngstrom, Youngstrom Safety
10:30 am - 12:00 pmThe Missing Link in Working Accident-Free [More Info]
Jim Walters, Power of Learning
10:30 am - 12:00 pmHoffman Level 3, 2, 1 Incident Reporting Procedure [More Info]
Tony Howard CSP, CRIS, Safety Director, Hoffman Construction Company
10:30 am - 12:00 pmActive Shooter Response [More Info]
Stacia Hayes MBA, CHSP, Manager of Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Swedish Medical Center
Josh Stivers, Swedish Medical Center
10:30 am - 12:00 pmAEDs in the Workplace - Life Savers or Wall Hangers? [More Info]
Craig Aman MBA MICP, MD Solutions International
10:30 am - 12:00 pmSafety Culture - Highly Impacts Work Comp Rates .99-.27 [More Info]
Mike Ellis, Apollo
10:30 am - 5:00 pmAerial Lift Certification Course [More Info]
Joe Camacho, Papé Material Handling
Jason Hagquist, Papé Material Handling
12:00 pm - 1:00 pmOptional Lunch Box Talk - Project Help [More Info]
Viona Latschaw, Director, Project HELP / WSLC
Cheri Wagaman
1:00 pm - 2:30 pmLeading for Safety's Sake [More Info]
Jim Walters, Power of Learning
1:15 pm - 2:45 pmSafety Leadership for Supervisors [More Info]
Kurt Stranne PE, CSP, Apex Safety
1:15 pm - 2:45 pmBuilding Community not Just a Culture [More Info]
David J. Sarkus MS, CSP, DavidSarkus International
1:15 pm - 2:45 pmNew Advancements in Fall Protection [More Info]
Rick Maurice, Capital Safety
1:15 pm - 2:45 pmWorkplace Violence - Planning for Your Own Disaster [More Info]
Kris Alberti, Northwest Independent Contractors Assoc. (NICA)
1:15 pm - 2:45 pmSafety Transformation: Engaging the Head and Heart [More Info]
Joe Estey, Advanced Technologies and Laboratories Int'l
1:15 pm - 2:45 pmSurviving a Critical Incident [More Info]
Benjamin Olmsted, WA Dept. of Labor & Industries
1:15 pm - 2:45 pmVehicle Ergonomics [More Info]
Bruce Coulter, Ergonomist, WA Dept. of Labor & Industries
Rick Goggins, Ergonomist, WA Dept. of Labor & Industries
Peter Johnson PhD, MS, University of Washington
1:15 pm - 2:45 pmVPP - Recognition of Safety Excellence [More Info]
John Geppert, WA Dept. of Labor & Industries
1:15 pm - 3:00 pmEmerging (and re-emerging) Infectious Diseases; Protecting Workers in the Healthcare Setting followed by Treasure Hunt: Hands-On Experiences for Clinicians Seeking New Health and Safety Tools [More Info]
Kathy Lofy MD, WA Dept. of Health
1:15 pm - 5:00 pmReducing Drama: Tools for Conscious Leadership [More Info]
Dan Miller
3:00 pm - 5:00 pmWorkplace Safety-Zero Incidents vs Zero Tolerance & Active Shooter Survival [More Info]
Jim Sawyer, Seattle Children's Hospital
Mr. Travis Pendell, Deputy, Spokane County Sheriff's Office
3:15 pm - 5:00 pmIAQ - It's Not Rocket Science [More Info]
Eric Dickson, Industrial Hygienist, NEWESD 101
3:15 pm - 5:00 pmMake Your Job Easier: Learn About New Tools for Integrating Safety, Sustainability and Wellness [More Info]
Shana Peschek, Director, Construction Center of Excellence
Yancy Wright, CEO, ALTERNAVIDA
3:15 pm - 5:00 pmMachine Safeguarding: A Programmatic Approach [More Info]
Al Filmore, Instructor, Evergreen Safety Council
3:15 pm - 5:00 pmFall Protection Rescues [More Info]
Bruce McGaw, Mowato Company
3:15 pm - 5:00 pmWorkers' Compensation Cost Containment for Employers [More Info]
Rich Reynolds, Director - Workers Compensation, Interstate Distributor Company
3:15 pm - 5:00 pmLessons from Working With Professional Athletes: Gaining Traction on Preventing MSD [More Info]
Kevin Rindal DC, CSCS, Vimocity
3:15 pm - 5:00 pmWashington State Fusion Center Overview/Fusion Liaison Officer Program [More Info]
Det. George Mars, Washington State Fusion Center
3:15 pm - 5:00 pmDistracted Driving - Is It Really a Problem? [More Info]
Angie Ward, Washington Traffic Safety Commission
3:15 pm - 5:00 pmPreventing the Top 10 Causes of Back Injuries at Work [More Info]
Bruce Madsen, President, High Tech Sports Therapy Associates, Inc.
3:15 pm - 5:00 pmIs it Discipline or Punishment [More Info]
Kurt Stranne PE, CSP, Apex Safety
3:30 pm - 5:00 pmSmall Business Continuity [More Info]
John Ufford, WA State Emergency Management Division
 
October 8, 2015
8:00 am - 9:30 amGreat Safety Coaching [More Info]
David J. Sarkus MS, CSP, DavidSarkus International
8:00 am - 9:30 amConcrete Hazards [More Info]
Mark Gauger, GLY Construction
Dan Cabot, Regional Safety Manager, McClone Construction
Jim Porter, Safety Director, Cascade Concrete Sawing and Drilling
Don Robertson, Safety & Risk Manager, Stoneway Concrete
Jerry Carrier, Safety Director, Ralphs Concrete Pumping
8:00 am - 9:30 amStrains, Sprains and Tears, Stopping the $400 Billion Ergonomic Monster [More Info]
Bruce Madsen, President, High Tech Sports Therapy Associates, Inc.
8:00 am - 9:30 amEmergency Preparedness Tips for High Tech Environments [More Info]
Erika Voss, Microsoft
8:00 am - 9:30 amIn the Clear [More Info]
Megan Beyer, Weyerhaeuser
Tad Maki, Weyerhaeuser
8:00 am - 9:30 amSurviving a Critical Incident [More Info]
Benjamin Olmsted, WA Dept. of Labor & Industries
8:00 am - 9:30 amDrug Testing in the Workplace, the Medical Review Officer (MRO) Perspective [More Info]
Ray Jarris, Jr. MD, , MD Solutions International
8:00 am - 9:30 amThe Importance of the Relationship Between Safety and Wellness [More Info]
Jami Smith, The Boeing Company
8:00 am - 9:30 amWorkers' Compensation - Industrial Injury or Disease? [More Info]
Viona Latschaw, Director, Project HELP / WSLC
Jessica Gallardo, Claims Specialist, Project HELP / WSLC
8:00 am - 9:30 amWhy Didn't I Think of That? Innovations in Safety [More Info]
David Conley, WA Dept. of Labor & Industries
Mandi Kime, Director of Safety, AGC of Washington
8:00 am - 9:30 amThe Missing Link in Working Accident-Free [More Info]
Jim Walters, Power of Learning
8:00 am - 11:30 amRenovation Requirements - Asbestos, Lead, Silica, Mold - What you Don't Know Can Hurt You [More Info]
Kris Alberti, Northwest Independent Contractors Assoc. (NICA)
8:00 am - 11:30 amMaking the Connection: Communication Skills for Success [More Info]
Dan Miller
8:00 am - 11:30 amWorkplace Safety-Zero Incidents vs Zero Tolerance & Active Shooter Survival [More Info]
Mr. Travis Pendell, Deputy, Spokane County Sheriff's Office
Jim Sawyer, Seattle Children's Hospital
10:00 am - 11:30 amPersonalizing Process Safety Management [More Info]
Stephanie Arnold, US Oil & Refining Company
10:00 am - 11:30 amConfined Space Entry - An Opportunity for Improvement [More Info]
Dan Weathers, Seattle Tunnel
10:00 am - 11:30 amWhat Can L&I Tools Do For You? [More Info]
Roseann Collins, Employer Services Outreach Supervisor, WA Dept. of Labor & Industries
10:00 am - 11:30 amUnderstanding Potential Chemical Hazards to Better Prepare Before Accidents or Natural Disasters Occur [More Info]
Diane Heminway, United Steel Workers
10:00 am - 11:30 amWorking as a Team ...Safely [More Info]
Curtis Frye, Technology and Society, Inc.
10:00 am - 11:30 amL&I SHIP Grants Program [More Info]
Jenifer Jellison, Program Manager, WA Dept. of Labor & Industries
10:00 am - 11:30 amLeading for Safety's Sake [More Info]
Jim Walters, Power of Learning
10:00 am - 11:30 am Rigging Requirements / Are You Ready? [More Info]
Mark Wagar, Safety and Health Consultant, WA Dept. of Labor & Industries
10:00 am - 11:30 amATV Safety [More Info]
Jim Harry, WA Dept. of Natural Resources
10:00 am - 11:30 amPre-Operation Inspection [More Info]
Timothy Fay, Overton Safety
10:00 am - 11:30 amShort Duration Work Zones [More Info]
Eric Tofte, Evergreen Safety Council
1:30 pm - 3:00 pmHazard Awareness and Injury/Illness Prevention Resources: Tools to Help Keep Your Workplace Safe & Healthy [More Info]
Nancy Bell, WA Dept. of Labor & Industries
1:30 pm - 3:00 pmSafe Digging [More Info]
Don Evans
1:30 pm - 3:00 pmTactical Communications [More Info]
Trooper Brandy Kessler, WA State Patrol
1:30 pm - 3:00 pmUtilizing Critical Incident Stress Debriefing to Your Benefit [More Info]
Pete Goddard
1:30 pm - 3:00 pmLadder Safety & Innovation [More Info]
David Francis, Little Giant Safety
1:30 pm - 3:00 pmThe Washington Hearing Loss Prevention Rule: Complying with WAC 296-817 to Protect Workers from Noise [More Info]
Rick Gleason, Lecturer, UW NW Center for Occupational Health and Safety
1:30 pm - 3:00 pmLearning from I-502: The WSIPP Benefit/Cost Studies [More Info]
Nicholas Lovrich, Washington State University
1:30 pm - 3:00 pmSafety Transformation: Engaging the Head and Heart [More Info]
Joe Estey, Advanced Technologies and Laboratories Int'l
1:30 pm - 3:00 pmImprospectives [More Info]
Curtis Frye, Technology and Society, Inc.
1:30 pm - 3:00 pmAre You Ready For The Aging Workforce? [More Info]
Dr. Clyde Wilson
1:30 pm - 3:00 pmEffective Coping Strategies Following Critical Incidents [More Info]
Dan Clark Ph.D., Critical Concepts Consulting